Special Population: COVID-Associated Chronic Conditions, 2023, Baratta et al

[Sly Saint]

paywalled

Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic will be largest disabling event in the United States since the polio epidemic. A substantial portion of COVID-19 survivors will develop lingering symptoms or health effects, a syndrome commonly termed Post-COVID Condition (PCC) or Long COVID. Post-COVID effects can be variable, although the most common issues include fatigue, shortness of breath, cognitive concerns, and pain. While the causes of this syndrome are not fully understood, considerable improvements to patients’ conditions can be made through various symptomatic management approaches. Recent focus on PCC is shedding light on post-infectious chronic illnesses and will hopefully lead to new understanding and care for this and related conditions.

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-29171-5_29

 

[Hutan]

A chapter in Chronic Illness Care
Looking at the references, which aren't behind the paywall, it looks fairly promising.
References include:

CDC. Healthcare workers. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2020 [cited 2022 Jun 23]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/clinical-care/post-covid-conditions.html.

Bateman L, Bested AC, Bonilla HF, Chheda BV, Chu L, Curtin JM, et al. Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: essentials of diagnosis and management. Mayo Clin Proc. 2021;96(11):2861–78.

IOM 2015 Diagnostic Criteria | Diagnosis | Healthcare Providers | Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) | CDC. 2021 [cited 2022 Jun 26]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/healthcare-providers/diagnosis/iom-2015-diagnostic-criteria.html.

Jason LA, Brown M, Brown A, Evans M, Flores S, Grant-Holler E, et al. Energy conservation/envelope theory interventions to help patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. Fatigue Biomed Health Behav. 2013;1(1–2):27–42.

Singh I, Joseph P, Heerdt PM, Cullinan M, Lutchmansingh DD, Gulati M, et al. Persistent exertional intolerance after COVID-19. Chest. 2022;161(1):54–63.

I didn't see any references from people I recognise as promoting BPS ideas, and there are 92 references. So, I think we can take this as a win. It is quite something, the connection with ME/CFS and orthostatic intolerance appears to be recognised, but I didn't see a single reference specifically on CBT and GET.

It looks to have a very wide scope - not just Long Covid. Perhaps the references to tai chi, yoga and singing therapy do have a place in, for example, cardiac or lung damage rehabilitation.